The Outlaw's Prayer (Album Version) 歌詞
The Outlaw's Prayer (Album Version) - Johnny Paycheck
You know I worked the Big Packet show in Fort Worth
Saturday night
We had all day Sunday to rest and relax
Before I caught another flight
So I decided to walk down town an' get myself a little fresh air
Before long
I found myself in front of a big church
On the corner of the square
Boy I could hear that singin' way out in the street
Sure was a beautiful sound
So I just walked up the steps an' opened the door
An' started to go inside an' sit down
But before I could
A young man walked over to me an said Excuse me Sir
But I can't let you in with that big black hat
Those jeans that beard an' long hair
So I just left went back outside
Sat down on that kerbing
An I thought to myself
That's the house of the Lord
That guy's got the hell of a nerve
Tellin' me I can't worship anywhere I please
So right there in front of that Church
I just knelt down on my knees
I said Lord I know I don't look like much
But I didn't think you'd mind
I just wanted to be with your people
Lord it's been a long time
A while ago a saw a wino over there in the alley
All bent over in tears
An' I thought how one stained glass window
From this Church
Would feed his family for years
Then there's those fine cars parked outside
Too many for me to count
Made me think how people walked for days
To hear your sermon on the mount
Then there's those fine ladies in the choir
Lord singin' like they really love it
Hell last night
They were dancin' on the front row of my show
Drinkin' beer screamin
'Sing Shove It '
You know
Even John the Baptist wouldn't be welcome in this place
With his coat made of Camel hair an' sandals on his feet
An' a long beard on his face
You know Lord
When you come back to get your children
An' take 'em beyond the clouds
To live forever in Heaven with you
Well I'd sure hate to be in this crowd
You know Lord
I'm not perfect
Some even call me no count
But I'll tell you
I believe a man is judged by what's in his heart
Not what's in his bank account
So if this is what religion is
A big car a suit an' a tie
Then I might as well forget it Lord
'Cause I can't qualify
Oh by the way Lord
Right before they kicked me out
Didn't I see a picture of you
With sandals an' a beard
Believe you had long hair too
Well this is Paycheck signing off
I'll be seein' you Lord I hope